Black Sabbath fans honored Ozzy Osbourne by leaving flowers Tuesday at the Prince of Darkness' star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. The rock legend died at 76, just weeks after his farewell show. Watch the music video for the song "Crack Cocaine" by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne featuring Steve Stevens. Ozzy Osbourne helped invent heavy metal with Black Sabbath. He then dragged the genre out of its doom-laden early days and into the glitz and glamour of the 1980s arena rock era, becoming a staple Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of Black Sabbath and a reality TV star alongside his family on ‘The Osbournes.’ Learn about his songs, children, and death. Ozzy Osbourne’s Wild, Normal Life The Black Sabbath front man was an agent of darkness and a beloved family man alike. By Spencer Kornhaber July 23, 2025, 11:30 AM ET John Michael " Ozzy " Osbourne (3 December 1948 – 22 July 2025) was an English singer, songwriter and media personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname " Prince of Darkness ". [5] Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1968, providing lead vocals from their eponymous N.I.B. Lyrics & Meanings: Oh yeah / Some people say my love cannot be true / Please believe me my love, and I'll show you / I will give you those things you thought unreal / The sun, the moon, the stars all bear my seal / / Oh yeah / Follow me now and you will not regret / Leaving the life you led before we met / You are the first to have this love of mine / Forever with me 'til the end of Ozzy Osbourne. Actor: Little Nicky. One of the pioneers of heavy metal and one of its most commercially successful and iconic artists, Ozzy Osbourne was born in Birmingham, England, as John Michael Osbourne. After leaving school and having many odd jobs, he ended up in a band with Geezer Butler. Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, weeks after farewell concert with Black Sabbath, closing a legendary era in heavy metal. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates. The Essential Ozzy Osbourne was released the same year, reaching number 21 in the UK. [2] In 2005, Osbourne released an album of cover versions entitled Under Cover, [13] which charted in the UK at number 67. SAN ANTONIO — Legendary rock and roller and ‘Prince of Darkness’ Ozzy Osbourne passed away Tuesday morning at age 76. His death comes just weeks after he reunited with his Black Sabbath band Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal pioneer, dies at age 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend who rose to fame in the pioneering group Black Sabbath, has died, his family said in a statement to CBS News. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76 The heavy metal legend recently played his final concert on July 5. Biting a Bat and 5 Other Wild Moments From Ozzy Osbourne’s Life Alcohol and drugs were often involved in funny, bizarre and terrible incidents in the heavy metal legend’s long career. Ozzy Osbourne has been open about the health challenges he's faced. This timeline details Osbourne's sobriety, surgery and his Parkinson's diagnosis. John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is a prominent English singer, songwriter, and media personality. He achieved fame in the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the influential heavy metal band Black Sabbath. During this time, he gained the moniker " Prince of Darkness" due to the band's dark and heavy sound. After being fired from Black Sabbath, Ozzy embarked on a successful solo career, further AWARDS - Ozzy Osbourne Official Site AwardsAll Why are Black Sabbath coming back? Black Sabbath retired following an extensive farewell tour from 2016 to 2017. The shows featured three of the band’s four founding members – singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler – but not original drummer Bill Ward, who pulled out of the band several years earlier due to a contract dispute. Last year, Osbourne said on his Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, has died at 76 just weeks after performing at a farewell show. A statement from his family read: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning World-first Ozzy Osbourne exhibition to open at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery Ozzy Osbourne To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame The Madhouse Chronicles Releasing This Week!
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |